The Convoy's First Line, A U-Boat's Shield

[Brag]

When attacking a convoy: Let the first line of ships go by unscathed. This will create a shield of noise between the U-Boat and the lead escort. Chances are the lead escort won't even be able to hear your launching of torpedoes. Later, your high speed dash and wiggle-waggle while go you go deep will also be more difficult to detect.

In most cases I've used this tactic, escorts never bothered me. :yep:

[KeptinCranky]

I agree it's a valid method, but only If there's bigger or equally big ships in the second and third row, or a capital ship in the middle. if the only really big targets are in the firt row I tend to shoot early and magnetic so I can hit one or 2 of the ones farther from my boat then use one fish on the first and closest merchant

yes I am a bit of a tonnage hound :D

[bookworm_020]

The Bigger ships tent to be in the center colums. I skip the small fry and go for the fat targets, more tonage, more renown and Uncle Karl like me more when I do.:up:

The Escorts don't seem to come into the center if the convoy to search for you, unless you get spotted.

[KeptinCranky]

hmm, I've noticed them try to navigate through several rows of zigzagging ships, which is hilarious because that's when they lose track of me, It's also fun to see a huge C3's bow towering over a piddly little flower corvette that's trying to get out of the way:D

on that note, why do all ships in SH3 seem to have brakes?

[Foghladh_mhara]

Later, your high speed dash and wiggle-waggle while go you go deep will also be more difficult to detect.

In most cases I've used this tactic, escorts never bothered me. :yep:

Brag dear fellow what the hell is a wiggle-waggle? You mention it quite a lot and I have yet to come across any reference in any reputable historical works about the Kriegsmarines finest wiggle-waggling their way out of difficulty:D

[KeptinCranky]

Normally the wiggle waggle is only legal for Kaleuns named Helga :D, when others do it the Kriegsmarine does not speak about it:p

but sillyness aside, it's his patented get out of davy jones' locker free card, I'm sure he'll inform you

[Brag]

Later, your high speed dash and wiggle-waggle while go you go deep will also be more difficult to detect.

In most cases I've used this tactic, escorts never bothered me. :yep:

Brag dear fellow what the hell is a wiggle-waggle? You mention it quite a lot and I have yet to come across any reference in any reputable historical works about the Kriegsmarines finest wiggle-waggling their way out of difficulty:D

Fogh, old chap!
Now pay attention as I will reveal the secret of the wiggle-waggle, :cool:

Fire your last tube.
Order flank speed and a depth of 120 meters. change course 20 degrees (the wiggle)

The idea is to get away from datum where the escorts will begin looking for you.

At 50-60 meters go silent (1 knot) change course another 20 degrees (the waggle ) and drift down,

Now you can sit back, relax and have a cup of tea. Of course Tommy doesn't always respect your well deserved break.

It works most of the time. This patrol, I attacked a convoy six times, had not had a single DC dropped closer than 500 meters. :smug:

Last patrol, got pounded a couple of times. :huh:

For more info on tactics, visit my webbie :D

[DrMilton]

The idea is to get away from datum where the escorts will begin looking for you.



Now, you wouldn't by any chance happen to play DW as well... would you? ;)

[Brag]

The idea is to get away from datum where the escorts will begin looking for you.



Now, you wouldn't by any chance happen to play DW as well... would you? ;)


DW??? :88)

[Foghladh_mhara]

Ah the 'wiggle-waggle'! Very similar to my own evasion technique :yep:

Except I call mine 'Evasion Pattern Delta' cos I think it sounds a bit less, well how can I put this... well... girlie:D

[ronbrewer]

DW = Dangerous Waters

[Brag]

Ah the 'wiggle-waggle'! Very similar to my own evasion technique :yep:

Except I call mine 'Evasion Pattern Delta' cos I think it sounds a bit less, well how can I put this... well... girlie:D

Doenitz told me he finds your serious attitude comendable. But he still remembers the Irish convoy caper. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Foghladh_mhara]

Doenitz told me he finds your serious attitude comendable. But he still remembers the Irish convoy caper. :rotfl: :rotfl:

We promised never to speak of that again:nope: That man has no sense of humour.

[Brag]

Doenitz told me he finds your serious attitude comendable. But he still remembers the Irish convoy caper. :rotfl: :rotfl:

We promised never to speak of that again:nope: That man has no sense of humour.

Cheer up, Mate, haff a trink at my party :D